Devotional Life With Paul and Jeanne

#498 A Plan to Save Life. Here we see God working through a mother protecting her child as best as she can. And don’t you know that she was praying. And behind her hand of protection is the Hand of God, who will have a special work for her child in the future.  Oh how we should be in prayer for our children and the plan that God has for them. Let’s talk about this right now….

#497 Uncomfortable Enough to Unplug.     Can God use uncomfortable circumstances in our lives in order to get us from one place to another?  The road to where God is taking our lives may not always the smoothest of rides but you can always trust Him to do what is right and what is good.  Let’s keep aware, and sensitive to when it is time to move on.  

#496 Expecting Prophecy to be Fulfilled. For the Believer it is important to remind ourselves that this is not our home. Our real home is heaven and eternal life with Christ. You could call it our promised land. Prophecies are the promises of God come to life. And His promises already fulfilled are just as certain and true as those yet to come. So we keep on trusting and keep on waiting with living hope in our hearts.

#495 God Has Gone Before Us.    What a great joy it is as well as how amazing it is to see God work in a persons life. Even if the present circumstances are not to be envied.  And why, because God can turn things around and work out all things for good, to those who love Him. Yes, we serve an awesome God, who is working for our good. So dear friends lets keep on trusting Him…. 

# 494 Forgiveness Is Forever!     Forgiveness is certainly a large deep topic that has many aspects and ramifications to it, but let's narrow it down; 1, can we really be forgiven by God of all we have done and 2, can we trust His forgiveness to last, is Gods forgiveness really forever? How trustworthy is the love of God?  Let’s think on this right now…. 

#493 God Supplies. How wonderful that we have a Heavenly Father who promises to care for us and to see to our needs. In fact there is even a blessing promised to those who honor their father and mother on earth. These promises for care are well worth our time to consider. Let’s take a look at that now…  

#492 God Confirms His Will.    Our God is a giving God, His word is filled with great and precious promises for you and for me.  As we move forward  in the will of God, you can expect to have confirmations that you are headed in the right direction. Confirmations may not always come in a hurry, but step by obedient step is will in our lives will be confirmed. 

#491 Let’s Rebuild A Relationship. The best conversations you can have are those where you can safely pour out your heart.  Particularly if an opportunity presents itself to rebuild a broken relationship. Should God bring such an opportunity, be prayerful, genuine, and show His love. May God grant us more of such special times. Let’s see how Joseph moves through such circumstances.

#490 Sent Away With A Blessing! Let’s suppose some people had turned against you, and by the grace of God, you are reunited. And now further, and by the grace of God, would you then send them on their way with a blessing? I am amazed at the mercy and grace of God and further amazed that he can have us doing the very same even to those who perhaps have been our enemies. We need to talk about this, right now….

#488 Fear and forgiveness.    It is one thing to forgive someone of a wrong, that would be called mercy.  And to not only forgive someone but to proceed to bless the one you have forgiven, now that’s grace.  Together, let's see what that looks like from the life of Joseph and his brothers. 

#487 The Healing Of The Heart. The Lord is always at work, He neither sleeps or slumbers. And His plans are to bless us, to heal us, and to show us His will.  How great that He patiently, step by step works with us, making use of all the circumstances of our lives. He brings healing to our hearts. Yes, all things are at His disposal to bring us healing.

#486 The Tested Heart. It is amazing how God works His plans, His plans to bless us, to bring us to healing, and yes that is even through testing. Remember His amazing ability to work all things together for the good. So be faithful and keep on keeping on, in Jesus name….

#485 Move Towards The Lord In Honesty.    Some folks see God as a policeman in the rear view mirror ready to write you a ticket.  If that has been you, it’s time to change the picture, if God is pulling you over it is to invite you in for dinner and friendship.  How splendid is this, the real picture of our God is a blessing God. God delights to bless us.  Move towards Him right now, open and honest, just as you are.        

#483 Antidote to the Lie: “All things are against me.” Today we have a long, long term proven and blessed recipe. These are the 2 vital ingredients that mix very well into our lives so take note, here they are; #1. Gods Plan, His will for us, seek generous amounts of this and #2 add in full amounts of Trusting Patience in anticipation of the good He will bring about. Let’s get into this right now….

#482 The Heavy Burden of Guilt. Guilt is something that can tear us down for years and years.  it is like a neglected wound that needs healing.  So how can we rid ourselves of the sorrow it brings?  Use it as a springboard to healing, and what do we mean? Take a deep breath and take it to the Lord in an honest deeply personal prayer. This is also known in the Bible as confession and repentance. Our encouragement is to, get free. Let’s talk….

#481 A Time Of Testing Is An Opportunity To Do Right. As a Believer, do you rely on God that He will bring good out of the bad that happens in our lives? Do you see God as the sovereign gate keeper of all that comes into our lives? Let’s discuss a prime example of this, join us now!

#478 Trust God In Good Times As Well As The Difficult. When it comes right down to it we trust God because He is trustworthy. And it is just as necessary and life giving to trust Him, regardless of our circumstances, good or bad. Believer, it just could be more hazardous when times are good, for in those places some sadly forget God. Let’s trust Him all the time.

#480 A Visit From Those Who Hurt You. Our Lord has an intensity when it comes to unity, love for others, forgiveness of others and yes especially even for those who have been an enemy towards us. And at times the Lord will reconnect us with those from the past, So best we stay fueled up with the love of God so we can be ready.

#477 Being A Person Of Influence. Never underestimate Gods ability to use your faith, your words and actions to impact the lives of those around you. Likely more than you could imagine. Take note of this you are valuable, and your part in the plan of God is needed. The Lord in His word confirms to us that He has plans for us, and they are good plans and they are meant to bless you and those around you. 

#476 How God Can Develop Us. Seldom do we see what we would call a straight path to where God wants us to be, it is far more likely to be a zig zag rather than a straight line. None the less, be it curved or shot like an arrow God works with purpose and design.  Our part is to grow where we have been planted, to pass on self pity, to drop any resentments and to keep on trusting God. He is purposefully at work in our lives and it is here that the course is won. Let’s talk about it right now…

#475 God is our provider.    It is certainly no surprise that both lean years and more prosperous times come into our lives.  There is that saying when harder times come that ‘this too shall pass.’   But for the believer the great comfort is in knowing that God is the Good Shepherd who watches over us.  Indeed one of the cherished names for God is Jehovah Jireh, which is often translated as “the LORD will provide.” Let’s see how this works out for Joseph…. 

#474 Use your gift whenever asked. Believer are gifted people, freely gifted by God to do His will in every place we find ourselves. The questions that come regarding this then are where has god placed you in life and are you willing to uses what He has given you to bless those around you? Let's talk about how this works.

#473 Truth Be Told. How are you at delivering the truth, how about when the truth may be hard to swallow? Actually we are called to be Gods news givers. Now we are not responsible for how our the truth is received, that is always in Gods hand. And what the news? God loves you and Jesus has paid the price of your sins on the cross, so you can skip the penalty of for your own sins and live with God forever. Let’s discuss this right now…

#472 Remember Me. Perhaps one of the greatest sorrows in life is to feel forgotten. But let’s consider this, God who knows all, has not forgotten you.  He knows the sting of His own rejection, and the cross. Know this, He is here for you, and working on your behalf. Talk to Him, reach out to Him, you can do so even right now…  

#471 Give God the Credit.    Dear Friends, God bless your day richly.  Do you know that God makes use of even the unfortunate things that come our way?  He does.  And when God gives us opportunity, to bless someone else in a hard place, where do we send them? And who gets the credit when we can help?   Let’s get into this right now…. 

#470 God can use every situation. Here is a question for us today; What are we like when things go wrong?  What what we are facing seems unfair. I’m certain we all could have stories to tell.  Some that may not show us in the best light.  So how can God take those not so pleasant experiences in our lives and work them for the ‘Good?‘

#469 When Life Is Unfair.    How do you react when treated unfairly? Certainly no one wants or finds pleasurable any such treatment.  Yet we all know that unfair treatment in this world is inevitable.  So when the unfair comes your way what can it be that would encourage you through it, and how might you encourage others you find in that condition? Let’s talk about this right now…. 

#468 Find Your Satisfaction In God. There is an honest to goodness danger in not making God your priority, when you pass by on having a relationship with Him. In other words if not God in your life, then what? And that what can lead you in many wrong directions. How about this when you find your satisfaction in God, then you have a real lasting peace in your heart.  Let's explore that. 

#467 The Temptation Escape. Everyone of us face various temptations in our daily lives. So we shouldn’t be surprised. But when they do come, what is our expectation? Do we feel sometimes there is no escape? God has promised us that He will make a way out. But what does that look like?

Let’s see how one man found it….

#466 God Comes First. When we do give in to sin in life, when we blow it towards others, what needs to be our attitude? Even more than hurting others and ourselves, do we really believe that all sin is against God first? Let’s look at the right perspective…..

#465 A witness in your work place.  How would God want to use you to make a difference in the lives around you? As you walk in integrity daily with the Lord, others around you at work are watching. Your character can speak volumes without words. But be prepared to witness when others ask questions about your God. Let’s talk and see what it might mean in our daily lives….

#464 Measuring stick for success.    What rates high on your priorities when it comes to doing the will of God?  And if faced with adversities, does that necessarily mean a set back? When things don’t go your way, what then?  And how does knowing that the Lord is ‘with us’ affect our thinking? These are sincerely important issues, let’s get into them right now….      

#463 Sold To The Highest Bidder. Gods hand is on Joseph even in the hardship he finds himself in, and God is able to turn it around. And even beyond that God can bring peace to our hearts right where we are at, He is bigger than our circumstances. Trust God to bring you peace in the middle of the storm. Call out to Him, He will be with you. He will comfort you. Lets talk about this right now…

#462 Joseph's UBER Ride To Egypt. It is written in the Bible, that God works all things out for the good. We may ask if that includes even the hard things, even the bad, even when we don’t understand what is happening? Yes, the Bible further declares this promise is for those who love the Lord for those called according to His purpose. Let’s see this working in the life of Joseph…

#461. Betrayal Is The Pits.    I have heard it said that, it is not so much what happens to you in life as what you do with what happens to you in life.  We are embarking on the amazing life of Joseph, one of the most beloved people from the Bible.  And I will tell you now to hang on to your hats it is going to be a bumpy ride.  We will not only be seeing the pits and road blocks that can come into a persons life but as well how the Lord can grow us into over-comers. Here we go….  

#460 What Is So Special About Joseph.   Know what makes you special?  Gods love for you and His plans for your life.  Now, does this mean that all will go sweet in our lives?  No, don’t be counting on that.  Jesus is the Love of God and the Plan of God and the world heaped on HIm many sorrows.  In Fact sometimes you can know you are going the right way when you face opposition, even from the closest of family and friends.  Let’s see this from Gods Word, right now….  

#459 The Wrestling Match. I know that there are times when I have wrestled with God, how about you? When things in life seem to be insurmountable, or you see yourself between a rock and a hard place. God knows, and perhaps that situation will cause you to get serious about your relationship with God. Perhaps more serious than you have ever been before, because blessings can come out of such a place. Jacob is about to find this our for himself….

#458 Heart Of Compassion. Never forget, God has a heart of compassion for you. He is the God who hears us and sees us and is with us, ready to step into the circumstances of our lives and be our help and to be our blessing. Today we see Jacob in a place of needing the compassion of God. Maybe you are in such a place now or have been in such a place. Today it is time to remember the goodness of God and to seek Him with a whole heart.

#457 Open My Eyes To See. Surely there is much more to see than meets the eye. The Bible speaks of angels and of a heavenly realm, would you like to see them, even a glimpse of them? Well how about an ‘open eyed’ assurance that God is always with you, or knowing that behind the scenes God is working? Would you like knowing that right now, wherever you are, God is with you? Let’s see now how these things fit into Jacobs life and as well, how they fit into our own…. 


#456 A Man On The Run     Who here has been in a position where your future was uncertain?  Perhaps even more dramatic than that, you have had to move on and the door behind you has been shut?  Today we meet a man, Jacob, in just that kind of a circumstance.  He can’t go back, he must go forward and what he is facing is the unknown. How will God meet Jacob in such a situation, what might the Lord do to comfort him, and to let him know, that He is with him, let’s now take a walk with Jacob…. 

#455 There Are No Perfect People.    At times we may wonder how in the world does God get things done through imperfect people, yet He does.  In one way it is an encouragement, knowing that God can use our lives as well, with the imperfections we have.  Today let’s move through some family matters and see the Lord in the background and foreground and all around working through the linage that ultimately leads to the Messiah, the Lord Jesus.   

#454 When Unforgiveness Goes Unchecked.    You may not have previously considered this but; forgiveness is a powerful healing tool in our lives. When we are hurt by someone or something, the out comes of holding on to unforgiveness can be long range and the harmful repercussions serious and unforeseen.  This talk is very enlightening, so let’s get to it right now…. 

#453 Be A Blessing. Do you know that by faith you can be a blessing, a blessing that affects the lives of your loved ones? Actually this is something that we can see God commending someone for, and what an encouragement this can be for each of us today. You being a blessing is good and right before the Lord it is an important part of His plan for your life. Let’s talk about what this looks like. Let’s do that right now….

#452 Keeping Your Heart Free. Let’s start with some questions for today, here we go; How might you define the term ‘a root of bitterness?’ Where does it come from, how does it affect our lives and the lives of those around us? What do our hearts have to do with such a thing? And how might we end the trouble it inevitably brings our way? This should give us plenty to ponder, so let’s get to it right now….

#451 The Weeds Of Bitterness.    Have you ever had weeds pop up again and again, and then trying to get rid of them can become a real chore can’t it? There can be a likeness here to our own lives. When we refuse to forgive and allow unforgiveness to take root in our heart, then bitterness  will grow and spill out onto others and especially back onto ourselves. Let’s take a closer look at this right now….  

#450 Drama and More Drama In The Family.     Some experience the greatest of joys in family relationships.  Some experience the greatest of sorrows in family relationships, and some have both. Yet God is able to work even through the unnecessary dramas of family living that we may get into and yet continue to work out His good will and our undeserved blessings. Let’s see this in the scriptures and please Lord let us learn from what we read….  

#449 Staying True In the Moment of Temptation. What might you be willing to give up in order to keep the blessings of God? Or of what value is close fellowship with God to you? You see we can come across a moment of temptation and forfeit our nearness and love for God over some momentary of seeming personal advantage. Today we see an example of this from the scriptures, and let’s find out what we are to do in a case like this….

#448 God’s Plans In A Mothers Womb.    This is a timely one for our lives today. Thank you for tuning in. We pray that Devotional Life with Paul and Jeanne will continue to bless your life.  The best thing for each of us is God’s Plans, no matter who you are no matter what your current circumstances.  Let’s talk about it right now….

#447 Trusting While We’re Waiting.    Okay by a show of hands, who is waiting on something from God?  If that is not you now, we need to realize that we are all called to wait on Gods timing.  And His timing is always best.  Remember child of God, indeed His ways are higher than ours and the best thing for each of us is trusting in His will and timing. Speaking of time let’s consider that right now…

#446 On The Way To A Marriage.    Did you know that Believers in Jesus Christ are on their way to a Marriage Supper?  And at that is will be the best Marriage Supper of all time and eternity, with Jesus the groom providing everything, including our Righteousness.  Here is an exciting picture of that from the Bible.  Let’s get right into it right now….